Physician coverage secured for Jan. 1, 2026. ER will still be closed from 8 a.m. on Wednesday Dec. 31 until Jan. 1 at the same time
Update:
The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) has secured physician coverage for Jan. 1, 2026. The Thessalon ER will still be closed from 8 a.m. on Wednesday Dec. 31, reopening at 8 a.m. on Thursday Jan. 1.
Original release:
The North Shore Health Network says physician shortages will force the closure of the Emergency Department at the Thessalon Site from 8 a.m.on Dec. 31 and reopening at 8 a.m. on Jan. 2.
Anyone who needs immediate medical attention should call 911. Ambulances will be re-routed to one of the following closest Emergency Departments to the Thessalon Site:
Blind River Site – North Shore Health Network – 525 Causley St., Blind River.
Richards Landing Site – North Shore Health Network – 1180 Richards St., Richards Landing.
Sault Area Hospital – 750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie.
Access to services for non-emergent health advice or information is available by contacting Health811 by calling 811. Toll free TTY line: 1-866-797-007. Or start a live chat with an adviser online.
For same day virtual access to a Nurse Practitioner through the North East Virtual Care Clinic for patients who have minor health issues and do not have a primary care provider or access to one in a timely manner visit: https://nevirtualcare.ca/ or contact 1-888-684-1999 for more information.
The North Shore Health Network continues to investigate all possible options to provide safe access to care and to avoid closure. Efforts to find coverage are ongoing and should a physician be secured NSHN will reverse the closure and update the community as soon as possible.